Airports, Buses, & Railrunner

Albuquerque International Sunport

2200 Sunport SE Albuquerque,NM 87106 PH:(505) 244-7700

Albuquerque International Sunport is New Mexico’s largest commercial airport and receives more than 6 million visitors each year. This facility, which shares its four runways with Kirtland Air Force Base, is owned by the City of Albuquerque and is operated by its Aviation Department.

There are seven commercial airlines that provide service to Albuquerque. These are American, Continental, Delta, Frontier, Southwest, United and US Airways. In addition to these companies two small commuter airlines, Great Lakes Airlines and New Mexico Airlines, offer in-state flight service. Federal Express and UPS also have a presence in the terminal as freight services.

For more information on Albuquerque International Sunport, visit www.cabq.gov/airport.

Double Eagle II Airport

The Double Eagle II Airport houses more than 200 aircraft and is classified as a general aviation airfield. This is the location where most private and chartered flights leave from. The facility operates two runways and is located near the Petroglyph National Monument.

Bus

Albuquerque is among the best places in the country for public transportation. This is thanks to the dedication and management of the Transit Department, which works hard at bringing such high quality service to the people of the city.

The City of Albuquerque’s Transit Department, ABQ RIDE, operates all public bus routes in the city. These routes are carefully planned to maximize the department’s resources which enable them to provide the city with the best service possible.

The cost of fares is reasonable and if you will be using the bus as your primary means of getting around the city, ABQ RIDE offers a variety of bus passes and chances are you will find one that meets your needs.

For more information on ABQ RIDE, visit www.cabq.gov/transit. This website has all the information you will need on routes, fares, passes and schedules.

Railrunner

The New Mexico Rail Runner provides commuter train service along the I-25 corridor, offering speedy travel between towns along this route. The rail system is perfect for those who have a long distance commute and offers its service for a fairly inexpensive rate.